Brief History

HAL Accessories Division, Lucknow was established in year 1970 with a prime objective of manufacturing aircraft systems and accessories for Aircrafts, Helicopters and Engines. HAL Lucknow facilities are spread over 116,000 sqm of built area set in sylvan surroundings. At present, over 1400 different types of accessories are being manufactured and / or maintained by Accessories Division, Lucknow.

Currently, the division is manufacturing various Accessories of following aircraft systems under one roof:

Hydraulics

Engine Fuel

Air-conditioning and Pressurization

Flight Control

Wheel and Brake

Gyro & Barometric Instruments

Electrical Power Generation & Control System

Undercarriages

Oxygen and Electronic System

Fuel Content Gauges etc.

The Division undertakes manufacturing and servicing of accessories under Transfer of Technology (ToT) from more than 40 Licensors from different countries. In addition, a lot of emphasis has also been given on developing in-house capability for indigenous Design and Development of various systems and accessories. This capability has resulted in indigenous design and development of over 400 types of accessories installed on Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) (Air force and Navy version), Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH - all versions i.e. Army, Air force, Navy & Civil), Light Combat Helicopter(LCH), Light Utility Helicopter (LUH), Hindustan Turbo Trainer (HTT-40) and IJT (Intermediate Jet Trainer).

Experience & Work Culture

The Division has over 45 years of experience in manufacturing aeronautical accessories making it an ideal partner for the International Aero Engineering Industry.

The Division has comprehensive manufacturing and design capabilities for various Hi-tech components, Equipment and Systems to customer’s specifications with high quality, reliability and cost effectiveness.

The Division is networked with sister Divisions, liaison offices and R & D Centers by LAN/WAN for ensuring smooth flow of information/ data within the organization.

Lean Manufacturing Concepts are practiced and encouraged in the working domain to ensure Cost, Time and Quality effectiveness.

ERP has been implemented in order to create an efficient and productive working ecosystem with optimum utilization of the resources.

Division has Online availability of design standards, journals, status of BOFs & M-parts etc through in house developed web based information portal.

Division has in-house developed web based review and monitoring portal for project monitoring.

Officers / workmen of Divisions are committed to ethical ways of doing their work. Officers/ workmen are encouraged to specifically ensure ethical approach while dealing with customers/ vendors external to the organization.

Division has several Technological facilities/ capabilities needed for manufacturing and Repair/ Overhaul of accessories for different platforms and different customers. Summary of these facilities is given below:

Manufacturing Capabilities

Machining of components ranging from 0.29 to 450 mm dia with accuracy up to one micron.

Welders are approved & certified by Directorate General of Aeronautical Quality Assurance (DGAQA).

Rubber and Plastic Shop

Rubber and Plastics shops are available in order to meet the requirements pertaining to manufacturing and Repair/ Overhaul of the accessories

Other Special Technologies

Bronze Layer Deposition by Electric Spark Method

Zinc Metallization

Micro plasma Welding

Tin-Bismuth Plating

Longitudinal Seam Welding

Graphite, Teflon (RILSON) Coating Process

Polyamide Varnish Impregnation

Carbon Lining on High Rubbing Parts

Sub-zero treatment

Magnetic annealing in vacuum at 10-5 torr. at controlled rate of heating and cooling.

VAP- II and Molybdenum Sulphide coating for self lubrication

Outsourcing in the division started in 2003. Since then the Division has embarked upon selecting and creating base of sub-contractors for outsourcing of precision components, tooling and test equipment. This is the need of the hour and is required to handle higher loads of existing and new projects being undertaken in the Division.

Sub-assembly and Assembly work like Coil winding , Hydraulic Assemblies.

Heat Treatment and Plating etc.

In-sourcing of lapping activities

The components are classified in various categories like A, B & C depending upon the criticality of the operations. Depending on the capacity and capabilities of sub-contractors, tenders are issued to sub-contractors registered in the Division. Organizations with established facilities & capabilities, willingness to learn and excel in producing aeronautical quality product are encouraged for outsourcing of components required for various airworthy projects.

For registration of new sub-contractors, the prescribed forms can be down-loaded from our website (www.hal-india.com) and forwarded to this Division for registration process along with necessary documents.

Awards & Certifications

The Accessories Division Certifications are:

AS9100C for the Design & Development, Manufacture, Maintenance, Supply & Servicing of Accessories of Aerospace Vehicles and Equipments for Civil & Defense applications. Division is in the process of certification for AS 9100D.

The Division carries out Repair and Overhaul of Accessories. Site Repair facilities are also being offered by the Division by deputing team of expert Engineers / Technicians. These services are being provided by the division for:

Military Aircraft

MiG Series

AN-32

Kiran MK- I / MK- II

LCA

Jaguar

Mirage-2000

SU-30 MKI

Civil Aircraft

Dornier-228

AVRO HS-748

Helicopters

Chetak (Alouette)

Cheetah (Lama)

ALH (IAF / Navy / Coast Guard / Civil)

Indian Air Force / Army / Navy / Coast Guard

Defence R&D Laboratories / Department of Space

State Govt. Civil Aviation / Ordnance Factories / Corporate Sectors

Flying Academies & Educational Institutions

Civil Customers/ Airport Authority of India Limited

Defence Forces of countries from South East Asia, Middle East and Africa

Collaborators / Licensors

Export comprises of supply of New Accessories, spares and Repair and Overhaul of accessories pertaining to MiG series aircrafts, Su-30 MKI, Dornier DO-228, Cheetah (Lama) / Chetak (Alouette III), Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Helicopters and UAVs to Royal Air Force Oman, Air Mauritius, Mauritius Police, Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) Israel Aircraft Industries, Govt of Namibia, Govt of Afghanistan, Govt of Seychelles, Govt of Suriname etc. In addition, Division is engaged in design, development and manufacturing of accessories for export requirement.